Southeast Asia has, for the past decade or so, been synonymous with luxurious holidays and a vivacious nightlife. Cambodia, despite its troubled past, draws in thousands of tourists each year. Surrounded by crystal clear waters, golden beaches and filled with plush hotels and lavish spas, Cambodia has become a vacation hotspot in Asia. Until recently, a well-kept secret by faithful partygoers is Cambodias flourishing nightlife. Home to some of Asias glitziest nightclubs, Phnom Penh, Cambodias largest city, will give you room to wine, dine and dance all day and night long.
Once dubbed The Pearl of Asia, Phnom Penh is a city of a rich and fascinating history. Originally built by the French colonialists who settled in Cambodia, the city serves as the nations capital today and is the centre of all economic, financial, cultural and diplomatic affairs. By day, it is one of the busiest areas of Cambodia as it is the hub of all political and administration activities of the nation and is home to over 2 million people. As dusk falls, the city comes alive with an eclectic range of nightclubs, bars, lounges, pubs, karaoke bars, discos and hostess bars opening up to entertain Cambodian partygoers, expats and tourists. There are hundreds of restaurants serving delicious Western and Eastern dishes for dinner as well as cocktails and wines. Most restaurants and bars close at midnight, but this is a relatively early hour in Phnom Penhs nightlife. Nightclubs are often open till dawn and play a variety of genres of music, from house and techno to R&B to live rock and roll and blues music.
Club-hopping is easy in Phnom Penh as almost all of the citys nightspots are within a few minutes from each other. Some of Phnom Penhs most exclusive nightspots include famous and expensive Rubies Bar and the California 2 Caf and Guesthouse. Spots like The Heart of Darkness, Sharkeys Bar, Zanzibar, Voodoo Lounge and DV8 Bar & Guesthouses are slightly less expensive, but draw in hundreds of party-lovers, both young and old, each night. For midnight snacks, Street 51 and The Walkabout Kitchen are excellent choices as they serve the ideal food for your late night hunger pangs and hangovers. The Memphis Pub has gained international fame for playing live music all night long for those who wish for a more laidback night.
For a true Southeast Asian party experience, Phnom Penh is a must-visit. You can find spacious accommodation at any
luxury hotel Cambodia. Each
hotel Phnom Penh is within close proximity to the citys best nightspots. The Raffles Hotel Le Royal is a grand hotel in the heart of Phnom Penh and is a simple walk from Phnom Penhs infamous nightlife.
